Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Conduct initial assessments of patients’ needs and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide counselling sessions using various evidence-based modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, or solution-focused therapy
• Neuropsychological assessment for general cognitive functioning, learning disorders and ADHD in adults and children
• Diagnosing potential disorders and discussing possible methods of treatment with patients
• Conduct programs in community on educating patients and their families on coping skills, stress management, and self-care strategies
• Collaborate with other health care professionals, such as physicians, nurses and psychiatrists, to ensure coordinated and holistic care
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of patient information and interventions
• Conducting scientific studies of behavior patterns and cognitive function in all age group
• Researching psychological, emotional, behavioral or organizational patterns and identifying issues
• Researching and writing papers on clinical psychology issues, disorders and treatment outcome
• Willing to travel in rural communities and work under deadline.

Educational Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with hospital based training.

Essential knowledge of diagnosing and treating children, adolescents and adults with a range of mental health including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, panic disorder, adjustment disorder as well as stress management and grief. Also, experience WV working with patients suffering from non-communicable disease, pain management and with cancer will be given priority.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of various psychological theories and interventions (CBT, ACT, PBT, DBT) and their application to all age groups.
• Proficient in SPSS, STATA, Microsoft office
• Data collection, analysis, systematic review and research publications.
• Excellent communication, listening, and rapport-building skills
• Compassion, empathy, and respect for patients and their confidentiality.

Expected Duration of Contract: Fixed Term 12 months.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application to Dhulikhel Hospital with following documents.

• Cover letter addressed to the Administrative Director
• Updated resume with 2 references
• Copy of
  – Academic certificates
  – Citizenship card

Selection Process: Only candidates under serious consideration will be notified.

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